Many Philippines native dishes have a lot to do with chicken. Native recipes can exploit the potential of chicken to further bring out its savory qualities. But a primary factor in cooking a native recipe using chicken is knowing what appropriate chicken part goes with a particular native dish.

Philippines cuisine - Tinolang manokChicken Breast in Philippines Cuisine

Chicken breast is found between the neck and abdomen of the chicken. It is a white, meaty part that often needs boiling before cooking. In Philippines Cuisine it is best for cooking native recipes like fried chicken, chicken “apritada,” “tinola,” fried or sautéed chicken fillet, chicken balls, chicken “mami,” and for preparing chicken sandwich spread. It can also be stripped for supplementary cooking of vegetable stews and sauced carrots and potatoes. For a low cholesterol diet, breasts minus the skin is often what dieticians and doctors prescribe because native dishes using chicken breast has high meat and almost zero fat content.

Drumsticks

The drumstick is a very versatile chicken part. It is possible with any native recipe using chicken. It is a favorite packed native dish for taking to work, school, outings, picnics, and field trips. Slightly of dark coloration, the drumstick is the foreleg (or lower leg) of the chicken. It is best for cooking native recipes like fried chicken in garlic and soy sauce, sauced or sautéed chicken, chicken barbecue, boiled chicken or chicken “nilaga,” chicken with “sampaloc young leaves or chicken “sinampalucan,” and also “tinola,” among other native dishes in the Philippines cuisine.

Thighs

Thighs are also a popular chicken part in native recipes using chicken. They’re the upper portions of the leg, or sometimes called the main leg. They’re perfect for cooking native dishes like chop suey, chicken with “sotanghon” (smooth noodles), chicken noodle soup, chicken curry, chicken barbecue, “adobo,” among other native recipes in Philippines cuisine.

Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are very popular in Philippines cuisine. They are also an all-around part of a chicken. Filipinos love them best as a fried native dish dipped in a spicy concoction of cooked vinegar and vegetable spices. Some native dishes using chicken wings are chop suey, “aroscaldo,” chicken “adobo,” and chicken “sarsado.”

In the Philippines, native recipes using chicken are often from two chicken types: white leg-horn or native. White leg-horn fowls grow faster and bigger and mature in 45 days. Native chicken takes more time to raise up, and their meat is tougher as native dishes.

Native recipes using chicken are delectable native dishes, but it’s a basic principle to use the right chicken part for the right native recipe.

Looking for something hotter than hot springs and volcanoes? Well, save that for other trips. But “hot” that tickles the appetite—one that’s spicy, creamy, a delight to the bone, and doesn’t add Bicol Express in the Philippinescalories to the belly, something hotter than ordinary chili—that’s what they have in Bicolandia.

Say the magic word is “Bicol!” and it conjures pictures of platefuls of steaming hot Bicol Express--the premier Bicol food. This is a chili-flavored favorite in the country, a dish of pork ribs and siling haba or long chili, cooked in coconut thick cream--yummy Bicol cuisine.

Here’s the “secret” recipe. One part of long chili to two parts of coco thick cream—that’s the secret proportion that sends Manilans and many others scouring the region for it. Or, one kilo of long, native chili (especially the Bicol variety) to two kilos of the coco cream then mix in the pre-fried or boiled pork ribs and it sure makes for a very hot but equally tasty food.

Bicol Local Ingredients

Bicol is coconut country. It supplies the country (and the world) with coconut oil. Its natives are also famous for going crazy over native, super hot chili—munching them raw as a local past-time. coconutsThus, it is known for its coconut- and chili-based cuisine.

The native long chili (about an inch long, some shorter, and the shorter the hotter) are so important to every household—when a typhoon strikes, Bicolanos are said to prioritize the safety of their chili plant over their houses.

The native chili has become symbolic of the fierce courage of the natives in times of calamities and war. They always bounce back after each vicissitude in life.

Aside from the fiery Bicol Express (named after the clunky train that used to run from Manila to Bicol), the laing is another hot favorite. Chunks of pork and shrimp are cooked with dried gabi or taro leaves, again with sliced long chili. All this in a thick coco cream.

There’s a so-called Camarines Sur Hotel and Restaurant Association that makes sure Bicol hot delicacies are well promoted in member-restaurants in Naga City. This way, the tradition of Bicol chili recipes stays on with all the superb qualities intact.

Bicol is well traversed by tropical typhoons the year round. Typhoons after typhoons the fiery courage and resilience of a kind but tough people are evident. And one easily find out why---after a well-appreciated Bicol meal, it becomes plain why Bicolanos hang on out there despite the odds.

Whenever a tourist is at bay, Tacloban restaurants are found glimmering, too eager to offer what they have in store. Dining in this wonderful Visayan city is almost a gastronomical adventure as it is in other parts of the country. Tacloban restaurants offer anything from local delicacies to foreign cuisines, giving tourists an easier time choosing, or not?

Ayo Café – This coffee shop, which is a little bit out of the way from downtown Tacloban combines good food with a good atmosphere creating an all around pleasant dining experience. The cuisine is built up with a combination of Japanese and other international flavors. Pasta, salads, sandwiches, waffles, omelets, and a wide selection of beverages, hot and cold, are offered widely. And oh, it is also a must-visit for anyone considering its stock of coke in cans from all over the world an eye-pleasing sight. [#5 JCO Arcade, Apitong Road, Tacloban City; (6353) 325 4461]

Felisa’s Café and Restaurant – This is one of the few Tacloban restaurants that went through the wear-and-tear. It serves tried and tested recipes that have been pleasing the palate of many for long. A serving of local delicacy binagol and a refreshing glass of halo-halo is considered heaven. [Justice Romualdez St., Tacloban City]

San Pedro By Seafoods – If you want to eat your seafood fresh, there’s no better choice within Tacloban than this. You will have your meal caught off the by fronting the resto so you’ll know that it’s truly fresh. [Leyte Park, Tacloban City; (6353) 325 6000]

Calle Zaragosa – This is the favorite hangout for the younger generation when nighttime comes. It serves international and local dishes served against a lid-back ambience. Grilled comfort foods are quite popular among the regular patrons of this restaurant. [www.callezaragosa.com; frontdesk@callezaragosa.com; #39 Independencia St., Tacloban City; (6353) 325 8582; (6353) 321 3197]

Fil-India Restaurant – If you re craving for Indian food but want to keep Filipino dishes at bay, it is advisable that you check out this Tacloban restaurant. It serves rich, spicy dishes that are more for the adventurous palate. [Coca-Cola Rotunda, Tacloban City]

Ocho Seafood and Grill – This seafood restaurant serves mouth-watering dishes that are delivered fresh. Guests are asked to choose from a wide variety of seafood they have on the cooler and how they like them to be cooked. After 10 to 15 minutes, the dish is served. Grilled meals are quite popular, including grilled meat. [Sen. Enage St., Baranggay 54, Tacloban City; (6353) 325 4171, (6353) 523 8808]

Guiseppe's Italian Restaurant – If you crave for authentic Italian dishes, there’s no better place to be than this. It serves the whole lot – pasta, salad, pizza, and so much more. [www.giuseppesresto.com; jbona123@yahoo.com; 173 Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City; (6353) 321 4910, (6353) 327 0832]

Makati City is one of the municipalities and cities in the Philippines, specifically situated in the greater metropolitan area of the nation, that is considered to be not only very popular but also very profitable. Located in the Philippines’ National Capital Region, Makati City is known as the country’s central business district or what is more popularly called the Financial Capital of the Philippines. This is because most, if not all, of the headquarters of the international and local companies operating in the Philippines are located in this city. Various forms of businesses or industries are present in Makati City. The most prominent of all industries is the financial services industry. Other establishments include the consumer products industry, the business processing industry, and even the embassies of a number of nations are present in this city. However, we would like to focus our discussion to one of the successful businesses present in Makati City and that is the food business. Countless restaurants will be seen in Makati City and that’s the reason why even such industry is very successful in this city. Let’s mention and tackles some information on some of the restaurants of Makati City.

One of the highly recommended places is the Nuvo Restaurant & Wine Bar, which is located at the Ground Floor of Greenbelt 2, Ayala Center, Makati City. The place is ideal for yuppies or the young urban professionals as the ambience is so relaxing and is a perfect venue to unwind. There are nights when there are featured bands or performers at the Nuvo Restaurant & Wine Bar like Aquarela which plays bossa music. Different events are also conducted in Nuvo Restaurant & Wine Bar such as the Versace Occhiali Night and The Global Art of Mixing event. Nuvo Restaurant & Wine Bar also offers a business menu among other. An example of the business menu is one whole set of Spinach Cream Soup, Grilled Pork Tenderloin in brown jus with potato cubes and assorted vegetables. Another set includes Celery Cream Soup, Pan-fried White Snapper in champagne sauce, under aubergrine zucchini crust, with steamed asparagus and mashed potato. More information on Nuvo Restarant & Wine Bar may be read on the web site nuvophilippines.multiply.com. The contact numbers of Nuvo Restaurant & Wine Bar are +632 757 3699 and +632 757 3698. Interested parties may also e-mail at nuvo.philippines@gmail.com.

The Old Spaghetti House is ideal not only after office but even during lunch time when Makati employees and executives want to have their lunch out. There are several The Old Spaghetti House restaurants situated within the Makati City area. There is one within Salcedo Village and another within Legaspi Village. The Old Spaghetti House is also known as TOSH, which is a term that is very familiar among the people of Makati. From the name of the restaurant itself, one would know tha the kind of food served at The Old Spaghetti House is pasta, more specifically, spaghetti. More information on The Old Spaghetti House may be accessed through their web site www.theoldspaghettihouse.com.

Little Tokyo is another food establishment in Makati City that is highly recommended. This place is ideal for customers who love Japanese food. Different distinctive concoctions are offered at Little Tokyo. To those who are not familiar of this place, Little Tokyo is actually the name of the entire establishment that is composed of several Japanese restaurants that offer various specialties. Those who are interested in eating grilled meats or Yakiniku, this may be ordered at the Kagura restaurant of Little Tokyo. Those who are interested in eating pancake-style foods or Okonomi-yaki, this may be ordered at the Heijyoen restaurant of Little Tokyo. Information on Little Tokyo may be read at various web sites such as www.cosmotourist.com.

Via Mare is another restaurant in Makati that is popular among the people working in Makati. But aside from employees and executives, Via Mare is also ideal for families. Lovers of Filipino food will definitely enjoy eating in this restaurant as traditional Filipino dishes are served in a café setting. Among the foods that are highly recommended to be ordered at Via Mare are Puto Bumbong, Lumpiang Ubod, Pancit Luglog, and Bibingka. If customers would like to order for meals, the recommended ones include Caldereta, Callos, Laing, and Kare-Kare.

These are only four of the countless restaurants established in Makati City, Philippines. Trying out any of these restaurants will definitely inspire one to hunt for more restaurants within the city.

People have varying peculiar taste preferences depending on the taste preference of their country of origin. Some go for hot and spicy foods, some for bland, some for salty. But while an expatriate in these parts, it’s not only worthwhile but sometimes necessary to try out native dishes when one finds oneself in the Philippines. It is often deemed an offense to turn down invitation to taste or eat a native delicacy.

So what do we do?

One of the challenges of the expatriate life is what foods are safe to eat. All native foods are relatively safe, of course, but there are those that don’t mix well with some foreign digestive systems. And when some incompatible chemistry builds up in this, expatriate life becomes sour, to say the least. So here are some tips for choosing safe foods for expatriates.

If one wants to avoid extremely exotic foods (and this is often the case), safe food for expatriates would be a chicken, egg, pork, or beef menu. One can safely try beef or pork Caldereta (spiced beef or pork in melted cheese), vegetable or ground beef or pork omelets, “Sinigang” (pork or beef sour soup with vegetables), “Menudo” (pork and liver cubes in heavy tomato sauce), “Adobo” (spiced pork or chicken), or “Apritada” (beef, pork or chicken with potato and chili in tomato sauce). They’re not only safe foods but very delectable to make any expatriate’s life like heaven on earth.

Watch out for pork dishes like “Binagoongan,” “Pinakbet,” “Dinakdakan,” and “Kinilaw.” The first two are cooked with preserved fish or shrimp; the other two are often not well cooked---even raw---but taste good enough for one to think they’re cooked.

Hot or spicy safe foods for expatriates: “Bicol Express,” “Bopis,” “Paksiw,” “Mechado,” “Sisig,” and “Ginataang Sili.” These are all well cooked pork or beef cuisines that would brighten an expatriate life anywhere in the archipelago. Bicol Express is crunchy pork and long chili servings in thick coconut milk, and Paksiw is roasted pork cooked in rich and thick liver sauce (there’s a fish variety with long chili cooked in vinegar). Mechado is tender beef loin with chili in very thick and rich tomato sauce, Sisig is super hot meat or fish flakes, and Ginataang Sili is chili cooked in coco milk.

For bland tasting native dishes, foods safe for expatriates are “Pangat” and native sautéed vegetable dishes. Pangat is fish boiled in tomatoes. If one goes for sandwiches, native rice cakes will suffice.

Expatriate life need not be spoiled by worries about safe foods. Ample varieties of native foods safe for expatriates line up menus.

The island of Boracay in the Philippines is recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches all over the world. As numerous as the activities that both foreign and local tourists can indulge in; Boracay also boasts of a number of accommodation alternatives. One of the many accommodations on this island is Pink Patio Resort.

Nestled in the heart of Boracay, Philippines, Pink Patio is now known as Patio Pacific Resort. It is accredited by the Department of Tourism in the Philippines and was recently recognized as a “AA” Resort. From the hotels of the Pink Patio Resort, the main hub of activities and destinations of Boracay -- such as the various restaurants and bars, the pristine beaches, and the different dive sites that have attracted tourists from all over the world -- is just a stone’s throw away.

Pink Patio Resort provides businessmen and other corporate visitors the chance to incorporate business with leisure. Its fully air-conditioned conference hall is ideal for meetings and other corporate functions as well as private events. Pink Patio Resort offers visitors a complete line of amenities such as wireless and lapel microphones, audio-visual equipment, a three-layer whiteboard, and overhead projector. It allows guests to select from four kinds of layouts namely banquet, classroom, cocktail, or theater. The conference room can accommodate as many as 120 persons at once.

At Pink Patio Resort, mealtime can be a feast as it provides foreigners a taste of the best cuisine that Boracay can offer. For tourists who are looking for the aroma of brewed as well as other varieties of coffee, Pink Patio Resort provides people with some of the best tasting coffee. In addition, health conscious guests can likewise treat themselves to fruit juices, sandwiches, and garden fresh salad. Likewise, Pink Patio Resort offers carefully prepared seafood using the best spices.

For people who want to keep themselves fit and proper, Pink Patio Resort is home to the only fitness center in Boracay. It houses some of the best fitness equipments such as stairmaster, free weights, multi-station, stationary bicycle, and of course, the treadmill. Visitors may wish go for a relaxing vacation on the Alpha Machine Capsule. This high technology facility provides a mixture of aromatherapy and sauna complete with stereo sound and ionized air making it the ideal rejuvenation treatment.

So for people looking for accommodations on the island of Boracay, Pink Patio Resort is definitely the place where they can get a guarantee of an enjoyable and rewarding vacation. 

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As the capital of Palawan and the point of entry of tourists who wish to enjoy the natural beauty of the island, Puerto Princesa has made it a point that not only does it have fine resorts and hotels that can accommodate the visitors but outstanding restaurants that cater to many different tastes. Puerto Princesa restaurants are very promising and provide great affordable meals with a relaxed atmosphere.

Balinsasayaw Chicken Grill Restauran

As one can guess from the name of this Puerto Princesa restaurant, its specialty is grilled chicken. Although many would say that grilled chicken doesn’t get any better than the Chicken Inasal from Bacolod, once one has tried the specialty of Balinsasayaw Chicken Grill Restaurant, one will think twice. Filipino dishes are also one of the good choices at this Puerto Princesa restaurant and it also serves fresh seafood. The ambience of the Balinsasayaw Chicken Grill Restaurant is casual and once inside one will feel a very local setting and the food service personnel are friendly and cheerful. This Puerto Princesa restaurant has chairs and tables made from bamboo adding to the cozy atmosphere that it exudes. The Balinsasayaw Chicken Grill Restaurant is a good place to dine with family and friends and one can also consider bringing one’s date to this place. The food prices at Balinsasayaw Chicken Grill Restaurant are more than budget friendly with a meal ranging from Php 100 to Php 200 on the average. A must try at Balinsasayaw Chicken Grill Restaurant is Calamares which is fried squid in batter and their fresh fruit juices which they only make upon order. This Puerto Princesa restaurant is found on Manalo Extension.

Lotus Garden Restaurant

Asian dishes have a distinct taste especially with the spices and herbs used. If one is a fanatic of Asian cuisine and would like to try fine dining, an ideal Puerto Princesa restaurant is the Lotus Garden Restaurant. The Lotus Garden Restaurant is actually the restaurant of the Lotus Garden hotel but this is not exclusive to hotel guests and everyone is welcome to eat here. This Puerto Princesa restaurant is on Rizal Avenue and is accessible by public transportation. Although the Lotus Garden Restaurant is fine dining, it is casual enough to make one feel relaxed. Dishes with curry are among the specialties of this Puerto Princesa restaurant and for vegetarians, a must try is the Vegetarian Thai Curry. The Chicken Satay which is an original recipe from Borneo and comes with peanut sauce and is also a favorite of Lotus Garden Restaurant diners. For those who want something light, the Lotus Garden Restaurant has on its menu several refreshing salads. Prices start at Php 300 per meal at this Puerto Princesa restaurant.

By just looking at the pictures on the menu your mouth will begin to water. It even has a teaser tempting you to take a fork and stick it in the menu for a bite. You definitely can't do that, but the mere picture alone is enough to make one really hungry. That's what you get when you visit the Italiani's Restaurant.

When you walk at the front door, you can't help but breathe the aroma of fresh ingredients. You can just imagine yourself as one of those old Looney Tunes cartoons where you see cartoon characters floating in mid-air at the smell of food. The Italiani's Restaurant does have that effect.

Let's sample the restaurant's menu shall we? On top of the list is a garlic tuscan bread topped with marinated Roma Tomatoes, pesto sauce and Asiago cheese. That's called the Toasted Bruschetta, sounds yummy.

Italiani's branches are all over Metro Manila. Check out the different Italiani's branches whenever you're around. They have a branch in Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City at the Corte De Las Palmas. There's also an Italiani's at Gateway Drive, Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City.

If ever you're in the business district of Makati, you'll find an Italiani's Restaurant in Glorietta 4, Level 2, or at the Greenbelt 2. There's an Italiani's at Connecticut Carpark at the Greenhills Shopping Center in San Juan, Metro Manila.

If you're in the business area of Eastwood, just head on to the One Luna Style Center at the Felina Park Place in Libis, Quezon City. There's an Italiani's Restaurant in Parañaque City on Doña Soledad Avenue. And they also have an Italiani's at the ever-popular SM Megamall in Manila.

The Italiani's menu has a wide variety of dishes to tease your eyes and delight your palette. If you're into veggies try the delectable Grilled Eggplant Parmagiana. Its grilled aubregine topped with marinara cream sauce (really spicy!) with parmesan and mozarella.

Seafood, anyone? Try the Fried Calamari, this is lightly breaded fried squid, served with marinara sauce. Or you may want to sample the Mussels Lombardi. These are mussels simmered in white wine, topped by garlic, oregano, and parsley in olive oil.

Italiani's will not be Italiani's without the ever-popular Italian food. Included in our foray, we'll find Margherita, Pepperoni, Quattro Formaggio, Smoked Salmon, and the Classic Italiani's Pizza. Add Linguine, Fettuccine, Lasagna ala Ravina, Seafood Cioppino, Ravioli into the Italiani's entourage.

However you look at it, Italiani's is a great restaurant to take your friends and family for a really great dinner. The many choices among the gourmet dishes in the menu are as wide as your appetite.

The palate of visitors will duly be stimulated in Dumaguete restaurants. Enter the local eateries and high end restaurants and discover the versatile tastes and foods in this city. Dumaguete restaurants have plenty of different things to offer and we take you to the most memorable places.

The first place we are going to take you is one of the Dumaguete restaurants that is probably the most affordable and the most special. We are talking about Gina’s Kabayo-an. This place is more of an eatery where you can get freshly cooked or steamed fish, meat, pork and soup. You can choose from several of desserts and other delicious Filipino dishes. Once a week you can find a special kind of meat in this place. Kabayo stands for horse in the local vernacular and thus Gina’s Kabayo-an serves horse meat once a week. Be sure to be posted on the exact day, because the day changes depending on the demand.

Dumaguete restaurants would not have had a breakthrough in foreign cuisine if it wasn’t for the restaurant and disco bar Music Box Why Not. This place has a deli shop where you can buy the finest European dishes, cold cuts, canned foods and sweets. The restaurant serves everything from European cuisine to Filipino and Asian dishes.

Since Why Not is the fore runner in the European cuisine within the Dumaguete restaurants, the followers were never truly able to compete until Casablanca was opened. Casablanca is one of the priciest restaurants in the city, but the food is just breath-taking. You will be served with Japanese, European, Filipino and American dishes all served in a huge platter to satisfy your hunger. Casablanca also has a deli shop with great cheeses, cold cuts and freshly baked bread.

One of the most original of Dumaguete restaurants is called Gabby’s Bistro. This place takes you back in time to the 50s where you are served by pretty ladies in little costumes. Everything you can order here has been personally created by the owner and Chef Gabby del Prado. The shakes are unique and taste that way too. The deserts and breakfast meals are absolutely delicious and you definitely get your money’s worth.

The last place in the list of Dumaguete restaurants is Boston Market. This restaurant is small but charming. You can get great salads and unique dressings with them. They also specialize in cooking with flowers. You can get great pizzas and meals such as Chicken Cordon Bleu. The meals are affordable and mouth watering.

This has been the guide through all the Dumaguete restaurants that serve delicious food for a great value. Be sure to visit at least one of those places in the future.

The best Dumaguete restaurants have many different things to offer. Experience the taste of horse meat at Gine's Kabayo-an or taste the European flair in this city at Casablanca or Why Not. If you want to indulge in something sweet then head over to Gabby's Bistro or get great salads at Boston Market.

GenSan or General Santos City should not be minimized as merely the hometown of Philippine’s internationally-acclaimed boxing champ Manny Pacquiao because it is a lot more than that. For one, there are the General Santos restaurants to talk about.

General Santos restaurant can be considered as fresh as the tunas that the city provides people from all over the world from its catch. There are just too many surprises in store for those scouting General Santos restaurants. You will realize, for example, that General Santos restaurants are not just about tuna and seafood. Some eating hubs here have more than that to offer.

Tatay Pepe’s Restobar – In this chic and cool night spot, you will get good vibes and a simple setting along with the aura of home-cooked meal. Dining in here is casual nd laid back amid rock bands banging the stage for some live music. [http://tataypepes.com/; tataypepes@gmail.com; South Osmeña St., General Santos City; (6382) 302 2555]

Sarangani Highlands Garden and Restaurant – If you are more into a diverse array of cuisines, this is one restaurant you must never forget to visit whenever you happen to be in General Santos City. A fusion of different flavors put gainst a setting of warm ambience makes you feel dining in luxury. [http://saranganihighlands.multiply.com; saranganihighlands@gmail.com; Purok Wal, Tambler, General Santos City; (6383) 304 0752, (639)22 859 0043]

Rolands Steak House – If you are looking for the best steak in all of General Santos, there is no other place to go than Roland’s. It’s not as hyped up as the other restaurants and does not charge much like the others, but serve great-tasting steak meals nevertheless. Aside from the steaks, there are a variety of burger recipes that deserve to be tasted as well. [Jose Catolico Ave., Lagao, General Santos City]

Fagioli – Tea and coffee time is never good if it is not at Fagioli. This humble coffee shop gives its diners a wonderful opportunity to relax while their teeth sank onto mouthwatering pastries and downing it with a sip of good coffee. It lso helps that this food hub is WiFi enabled. This means that you can update yourself on what’s happening in the wired world while eating sinfully delicious servings of cakes and pastries. [Petron Gasoline Station, Jose Catolico Ave., Lagao, General Santos City]

Grab-A-Crab – Seafood is quite very popular in all of General Santos City. It is not a surprise, therefore, that you get restaurants like this one that serves an endless array of seafood dishes. But wait, there’s something more to check out when you drop by, the flavors of the East. [Laurel East Ave., General Santos City]

Ranchero Grill Steak and Seafood Restaurant – This is one of the more popular eating hotspots in the city. It serves grilled steaks at their finest and seafood at their freshest. Their seafood platter, sizzling tuna jaw, and baby back ribs are among the best sellers. [National Highway, General Santos City]